In re Al-Moody (A Debtor) [1989] KEHC 70 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 70
- Citation
- [1989] KEHC 70 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 December 1989
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TypeBankruptcyPosturePetition for bankruptcy dismissedCoramE.M. GITHINJI
Holding
The debtor's second bankruptcy petition is an abuse of the process of the court and is dismissed.
Facts
The debtor, Saleh Ahmed Al Moody, filed a petition for bankruptcy due to inability to pay his debts. He had previously been committed to civil jail due to non-payment of a previous judgment. This was his second bankruptcy petition.
Issues
- Whether the debtor's second bankruptcy petition is an abuse of the process of the court.
- Whether the debtor's bankruptcy petition should be dismissed due to non-compliance with the Bankruptcy Act and Rules.
Reasoning
The court found that the debtor had filed multiple bankruptcy petitions to avoid a committal order and to evade liability. The court concluded that the petitions were an abuse of the process and dismissed the petition.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- Petitioner should not file any other bankruptcy petition without leave of the court.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Bankruptcy Act
Cases cited (1)
- Re Bond (1888) 21 QBD 17
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